War

A Pause in Hostilities: Evaluating the Middle East Ceasefire

31 January 2025 content editor Comments Off

The latest ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian territories surfaces from a confluence of factors that have necessitated a pause in hostilities. The escalation of violence had grave humanitarian impacts, drawing international outcry and calls […]

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New weight loss pill promises dramatic results

Critical Overview: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) has recommended the use of semaglutide, a new weight loss drug, on the NHS for people with at least one weight-related condition and a [...]
Travel

Unraveling the Mystery of the Caribbean’s Enigmatic People

Critical Overview: Discovering the pre-Arawak past in the Caribbean The Dominican Republic’s Samaná Peninsula holds a rare archaeological discovery that could potentially solve the mystery of the pre-Arawak people of the Caribbean. Anthropologists have been [...]
Technology

Millions of Android Users Could Be Owed Money from Google

A Critical Overview of Google’s Legal Challenge over “Excessive and Unlawful” Charges on its Play Store Google is facing a legal challenge in the UK over charges made through its Google Play Store. The lawsuit, [...]
Business

Richard Branson Takes Off on ‘Extraordinary’ Space Flight

Critical Overview: Branson’s Flight to the Edge of Space Sir Richard Branson, a prominent UK businessman, is currently fulfilling his long-standing ambition of flying to the edge of space aboard his Virgin Galactic rocket plane. [...]
Cuisine

Simple sushi, A Simple Recipe

Ingredients: 2 cups of sushi rice2 cups of water1/4 cup of rice vinegar2 tablespoons of sugar1 teaspoon of salt1/2 lb of fresh tuna sashimi1 avocado, sliced1/2 cucumber, sliced1/4 cup of soy sauceWasabi pastePickled ginger Instructions: [...]

Beauty and the Beast: Untangling Toxicity in Gender Narratives

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7 February 2025 Comments Off

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Newchip Liquidates Under $4.8 Million in Debt

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17 May 2023 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Newchip Liquidates Under $4.8 Million in DebtNewchip Accelerator, a startup creator in Austin, Texas, rebranded as Astralabs, declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy, due to accruing some $4.8 million in debt, reportedly exceeding its $1.7 […]

Notting Hill Carnival 2021: Celebrating Culture Amidst a Pandemic

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Rio de Janeiro’s carnival is known for its resilience against wars, diseases, and political turmoil, but the pandemic has forced its indefinite suspension, greatly affecting the city and its residents. Since its inception […]

Ukraine Conflict Takes Toll on Global Internet Connectivity and Access

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The European Union has approved a law that would allow authorities to impose a state of emergency on social media sites, search engines, and online marketplaces. This “crisis mechanism” is part of a […]

Prince Harry Denies Plans to Publish Memoir After Queen’s Death

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Prince Harry’s Memoir Publication Announcement The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, announced earlier this week that his first memoir is set to be published by Penguin Random House in late 2022. […]

Ukraine Conflict Takes Toll on Global Internet Connectivity and Access

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Is Labour’s Sir Keir Starmer Ready for Voters to Listen?

29 July 2021 Comments Off

The Difficulties of Leading the Opposition in UK Politics Leading the opposition in UK politics is widely regarded as the most challenging role, as several factors undermine the power and authority of the leader. Firstly, […]

Discovering the Natural Beauty of Samoa

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview Samoa, located in the South Pacific and often overshadowed by its famous neighbours like Fiji and French Polynesia, is a destination that offers an authentic and rustic experience to visitors who are willing […]

House Prices Reach New High as Buyers Seek More Space

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the UK property market, with buyers looking for larger homes after being confined to smaller spaces during lockdown. Property website Zoopla suggests that this [...]

Boys’ takes center stage at the Barbican

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of BOYS: Exploring Masculinity through Collaborative Theatre BOYS is a theatrical performance that presents a fresh exploration of masculinity, using a collaborative and immersive approach to create an ethnically diverse ensemble of [...]

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England out of lockdown: “I want to dance” says public, but at what cost?

28 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The British government has lifted all pandemic restrictions in England, including rules on mask-wearing and social distancing, amid warnings from scientists that this move will further fuel an already surging pandemic and risk [...]

Travel

Rio’s Cancellation of Carnival Parade Leaves City in Bereft

29 July 2021 Comments Off

The coronavirus pandemic has brought the Rio Carnival to a halt, which has been celebrated for more than a century and continued even during the Spanish flu pandemic and both World Wars. Despite labor strikes, [...]

Travel

Spring 2022 Travel Trends Revealed

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: As governments worldwide ease coronavirus restrictions and adopt Covid-19 as a manageable aspect of daily life, the travel industry hopes to witness a resurgence this year. The travel industry has reported a considerable [...]

The Diminishing Attention Span: A Modern Conundrum

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The UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, Faces Growing Scrutiny

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Bafta TV Awards 2021: Full list of winners and nominees

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Spring 2022 Travel Trends Revealed

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Self-Improvement Tips for a Better You

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A Pause in Hostilities: Evaluating the Middle East Ceasefire

New weight loss pill promises dramatic results

Unraveling the Mystery of the Caribbean’s Enigmatic People

Millions of Android Users Could Be Owed Money from Google

Richard Branson Takes Off on ‘Extraordinary’ Space Flight

Simple sushi, A Simple Recipe

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